Hanoi's temperature is close to 40 degrees Celsius.

Today, June 1st, scorching hot weather blanketed the northern and central regions of Vietnam. Hanoi recorded temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius, the highest so far this year.

On the afternoon of June 1st, the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting announced that intense heatwaves have been occurring over a wide area in the Northern Delta, the western mountainous regions of Thanh Hoa - Nghe An, and Hoa Binh province. Some areas recorded temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius.

Hot weather will continue in the North and Central regions from June 2nd to 6th. Photo: VNA

Specifically, at 1 PM, temperatures generally ranged from 35-38 degrees Celsius. Many areas exceeded 38 degrees Celsius, such as: Lang (Hanoi) 39.4 degrees Celsius; Ha Dong (Hanoi) 39 degrees Celsius; Lac Son (Hoa Binh) 38.8 degrees Celsius; Phu Ly ( Ha Nam ) 38.7 degrees Celsius; Do Luong (Nghe An) 38.2 degrees Celsius; Bai Thuong (Thanh Hoa) 38.1 degrees Celsius. Humidity dropped to only 45-55%, causing a feeling of stuffiness.

The meteorological agency also stated that the above figures only represent temperatures measured inside meteorological shelters. Outdoor temperatures are typically 2-4 degrees Celsius higher, and the difference on concrete surfaces can be as much as 10-20 degrees Celsius.

The forecast for June 2-6 indicates continued hot weather in the North Central region, the Northern Delta, and Hoa Binh province. Maximum temperatures will generally range from 37-39 degrees Celsius, with some areas exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. Other areas in the North, Central, and South Central regions will also experience hot weather, with some areas experiencing intense heat, with temperatures ranging from 35-37 degrees Celsius, and some places exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. Minimum humidity will generally be 45-50%.

On June 3rd, the heatwave gradually subsided in Northern Vietnam, only occurring sporadically in North Central Vietnam. Meanwhile, Central and South Central Vietnam continued to experience intense heat, with temperatures remaining between 35-37 degrees Celsius, and exceeding 38 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Widespread heatwave in the central region may continue for several more days. The intensity of the heatwave is expected to decrease slightly from June 4th to 5th.

ANGEL

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ha-noi-nhiet-do-gan-40-do-c-post797724.html